Magical Knowledge

“A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter . . . . Simon Winchester has firmly earned his place in history . . . as a promulgator of knowledge of every variety, perhaps the last of the famous explorers who crisscrossed the now-vanished...

When a mysterious time-weaver appears in her restricted archives claiming he can teach her about faith, MIT scientist Mali faces an impossible choice: trust her equations, or trust him. Mali Seang has always believed everything can be explained, calculated, and proven. As the youngest and most skeptical of six prophesied sisters transported to an ancient underwater kingdom, she's spent months trying to understand the impossible: how did they get here? Why were they chosen? And how can she form a prophetic bond when she doesn't even believe in prophecy? Then Rishi materializes from nowhere...

The Sefer Yetzirah, or “Book of Formation,” has long been read as a mystical or philosophical work, its references to letters, numbers, and creation treated as metaphor or theology. But what if it describes something else entirely? In this reconstruction, Dr. Erik Gray presents a new translation of the Sefer Yetzirah based on the original Hebrew textual traditions, carefully triangulated across its earliest surviving recensions. Preserving the structure of the text while removing later interpretive overlays, this work reveals a system: a framework of elements, operations, and ...

Explains how a Vampyre is not a blood-sucking mythical figure but a shaman who is skilled in gathering, using, and storing energy for magical power and personal liberation Reveals how to gather and store energy from the world around you and shares magical techniques, manifestation...

This program features multicast narration. GODS MEDDLE AND MAGIC WILL BETRAY YOU, BUT THIS TIME JUSTICE WILL REIGN. Terry J. Benton-Walker's contemporary fantasy debut, Blood Debts, is "an extravaganza from start to finish" (Chloe Gong) with powerful magical families, intergenerational curses...

A New York Times bestseller from the author of The Mysterious Benedict Society, this heart-pounding mystery adventure is laced with magic and humor. When Reuben discovers an extraordinary antique watch with a secret power, his life takes an intriguing turn. As one secret leads to another, Reuben...

Includes never-before-published material from LaVey, including transcripts from his never-released “Hail Satan!” video Shares in-depth interviews with intimate friends and collaborators, including LaVey’s partner Blanche Barton, his son Xerxes LaVey, and current heads of the Church...

Occultism isn’t just a belief system—it’s a lens through which reality unfolds. This book is your gateway into the vast, intricate world of esoteric knowledge. 📘 Inside, you’ll explore: The historical roots of occult traditions across cultures Core theories behind magic, mysticism, alchemy, and divination The major branches of occultism—from Hermeticism to Theosophy With clarity and depth, this guide walks you through centuries of hidden wisdom, offering both philosophical insight and practical orientation. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seeker ready to deepen your ...

This author attributes to himself a number of significant magical effects, including effects as various as time travel, catching paper in the air, calling birds, telekinetically balancing a knife on its point, making pants stand mostly upright, influencing small earthquakes, and healing sore feet. The book includes some samples of ancient magic that can be used to repair fishing nets, attract different types of companions, produce weather effects such as wind summoning and sometimes lightning when it is barely raining, how to re-animate one‘s own body at will, and the powers of ...

We Are All Magi Now: Immortality, Infinite Knowledge, and Unlimited Power in the Age of Technology For thousands of years, the Magus—the seeker of immortality, wealth, knowledge, and power—stood at the edge of science and magic. From Hermes Trismegistus and John Dee to Paracelsus, Giordano Bruno, and Isaac Newton, these visionaries sought the secrets of creation itself. Today, their dreams are no longer myth. With AI, genetic engineering, nuclear energy, and digital networks, humanity now wields the very powers the Magi once pursued in secret. In this provocative book, John Cousins ...

In Norse mythology, magic wasn’t fantasy—it was fate, spoken in runes and cast in breath. This book is your gateway into the magical heart of Viking lore, where spells, symbols, and sacred rituals shaped destinies. 🪶 Inside, you’ll explore: The mystic arts of seiðr, galdr, and Norse witchcraft The origins and meanings of runic systems as tools of divination and enchantment Historical contexts for Viking rituals and magical practice How these traditions can be adapted for modern spiritual work Blending mythological insight with esoteric interpretation, Nicole Lau reveals how Norse ...

Nari Alhara has one task—recover the private journal of Abdul Rahal, the late founder of Telsemar University and infamous treasure hunter. This shouldn’t be hard for the most cunning rogue of a formidable secret order. But things do not go according to plan. Another thief is also seeking the journal, and hidden hands are pulling both of their strings in unexpected directions. Nari cannot afford failure. She must rely on her sharp mind, natural instincts, and an unlikely ally to uncover the true source of Abdul Rahal’s wealth and power.

A book full of esoteric knowledge. White magic, green magic, blue magic, red magic and golden magic. Pythagoras, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and René Descartes are just a few examples of the most important scholars who believed in esotericism and practiced magical arts. Many of Shakespeare's works are delicately interwoven with magical beliefs. Sigmund Freud was notoriously superstitious, and Carl Gustav Jung made a study of magic, so serious and profound, that many of his detractors accused him of dabbling excessively in mysticism. Tarot is an ancient practice, a path by which we ...

Discover the fascinating world of ethnobotany in the enthralling eBook, "Rooted in Culture". Dive into an immersive journey that will take you from the basic roots of plant biology to the towering trees of tribal knowledge and society's modern use of flora. Each chapter of "Rooted in Culture" unfolds the intimate relationship between humans and plants. Starting with an introduction to ethnobotany, readers are led through early inspirations and discoveries, and onto expansive career prospects in this intriguing field. Explore the Tribal Influence and the richness of knowledge they offer, ...

We live in times where we wield unprecedented power over our surroundings, and much seems possible in the future. In 1962 science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke formulated his famous Three Laws, of which the third law is: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." It could be said we live in magical times. But much knowledge and magic have been lost. This knowledge was revered and studied by the ancients through to the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Today we have current fictional pop culture wizards like Gandalf and Dumbledore. But in the past, this type of ...

‘A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter’ New York Times ‘An ebullient, irrepressible spirit invests this book. It is erudite and sprightly’Sunday Times From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient...

Charles F. Haanel’s groundbreaking and timeless work returns in this modern interpretation. Reconnect with your utmost potential and discover that you hold the key to manifesting the life of your dreams! Learn how to unlock thought as creative energy and power, and become the “Master Key”...

This book helps you develop a deep and dynamic connection with yourself and others through numerous hands-on activities. Featuring contributions by ten authors and teachers, including Starhawk, Irisanya Moon, and Dawn Isidora, Magic of the Pearl Pentacle is written from the Reclaiming Witchcraft perspective.

Lin Jie, a transmigrator, is the owner of a bookstore in another world. He’s kind and warm-hearted, often recommending healing books to customers who are going through a tough time. From time to time, he secretly promotes his own work too. Over time, these customers begin to respect him greatly, some even frequently bringing local specialties to repay his favor. They often seek his professional opinion when it comes to selecting books, and share their experiences with this ordinary bookstore owner to people around them. They respectfully and intimately refer to him using names such as the...

She wanted to belong. The price was her soul. Audrey Keene is a ghost at Westgate University, a lonely transfer student desperate to escape the whispers of her past. When a mysterious invitation arrives—an elegant card sealed with a thorny sigil—it’s her ticket into The Circle, an exclusive, powerful sisterhood that promises everything she craves: influence, friendship, and a place to finally belong. The initiation is intoxicating, a whirlwind of ancient secrets and hidden power in a firelit chamber deep within the library's forbidden wing. But the gifts of the coven come with a ...